Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce

Name: Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb Chinese broccoli, trimmed; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 1/4 cup water

Crisp gai lan stalks and tender leaves blanched quickly and topped with a savory garlic oyster sauce.

15 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb Chinese broccoli, trimmed
1 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/4 cup water

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in half of the 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
2

Add 1 lb trimmed Chinese broccoli stems first for 1 minute, then submerge the leaves and blanch for another minute until tender-crisp.
3

Drain the Chinese broccoli thoroughly and arrange neatly on a platter.
4

Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and sauté 4 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5

Whisk in 3 tbsp oyster sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 tsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, simmering for 1 minute until warm and glossy.
6

Pour the garlic sauce over the blanched Chinese broccoli and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 tbsp oyster sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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